(R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol Revision number: 1
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. BASE INFORMATION
Product name: (R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol
Revision number: 1
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the GHS
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Flammable liquids Category 4
HEALTH HAZARDS
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Category 2A
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
GHS label elements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Warning
Hazard statement Combustible liquid
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
[Prevention] Keep away from flames and hot surfaces.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
[Response]
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
[Storage]
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture: Substance
Component(s): (R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol
>98.0%(GC)(T)
Percent:
CAS Number: 88390-32-3
Chemical Formula: C5H13NO
(R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention.
Ingestion: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
media:
Extinguishing media not to Water (It may scatter and spread fire.)
be used:
Specific hazards: Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
generate poisonous fume.
Specific methods: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, Use personal protective equipment. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
protective equipment and Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-involved personnel should be controlled
emergency procedures: around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in a suitable absorbent (e.g. rag, dry sand, earth, saw-dust).
containment and cleaning In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
up: material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
regulations.
Prevention of secondary Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing devices should be prepared in
hazards: case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent generation of vapor or mist. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. Take
measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Use explosion-proof
equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system, ventilation.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on safe handling:
Storage
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place.
Store under inert gas.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material: Law is followed.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Install a closed system or local exhaust as possible so that workers should not be
Engineering controls:
exposed directly. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Vapor respirator. Follow local and national regulations.
(R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Hand protection: Protective gloves.
Eye protection: Safety glasses. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Liquid
clear
Form:
Color: Colorless - Slightly pale yellow
Odor: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
Boiling Point/Range: 80 °C/0.2kPa
Flash Point: No data available
Explosive limits
No data available
Lower:
Upper: No data available
Density: 0.94
Solubility: No data available
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Reactivity: No special reactivity has been reported.
Conditions to avoid: Air-sensitive
Incompartible materials: oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
No data available
NTP =
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
No data available
Algae:
Persistence / degradability: No data available
No data available
Bioaccumulative
potential(BCF):
Mobillity in soil
log Pow: No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc): No data available
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
disposing of the substance.
(R)-4-Amino-2-methyl-1-butanol
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: Does not correspond to the classification standard of the United Nations
UN-No: Not Listed
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26,
2002): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport, loading and unloading were
prescribed.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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